Hospitalist Physician

SCP Health; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a physician-led team at SCP Health in Lufkin, Texas, where you'll provide comprehensive care across various settings. Enjoy a balanced work schedule with a competitive compensation package and opportunities for professional development. Experience a supportive community and a leading medical facility.

Benefits

Leadership training and development

SCP University with over 200 hours of free CMEs

Qualifications

• 4 Physicians per day, 7am-7pm.
• 7 on / 7 off block schedule; 12-hour shifts.

Responsibilities

• Manage ICU rounds and patient admissions.
• Optional procedures with support teams available.

Skills

Leadership

Team Collaboration

Education

MD or DO

Tools

Medhost

Job description

SCP Health is a physician-led team of clinical and operational experts, collectively passionate about revitalizing health care. We craft and utilize proven models of care, proprietary technology, and data-driven insights to accelerate progress in care delivery across health care organizations. Our clinical offerings currently span the entire continuum of care, from emergency and hospital-based medicine to telemedicine, intensive care, ambulatory, and in-home clinical care. Together, We Heal.

Job Details

1. 4 Physicians per day, 7am-7pm
2. 1 Nocturnist Physician, 7pm-7am
3. 149 hospital beds
4. 27 ICU focusing on post-cath, STEMI, vascular surgery, open heart surgery, and IABP, with a healthy influx of patients that would traditionally be in a medical ICU (DKA, respiratory failure, GI bleed, post-code, renal failure)
   • Open ICU with ICU Back-up
     • ICU rounds required
     • HM is responsible for everything except vents (pulmonologist handles vents)
5. 71 daily census
   • Average Daily Census per Physician: 15-18
   • Roughly 3 admits per physician/day
6. Integrated SCP Emergency Department
7. 7 on / 7 off block schedule; 12-hour shifts
8. Sub-specialty support
9. The ER manages the codes; the HM docs must go to the room if it is their patient
10. Procedures are optional
    • Procedure teams are available for central lines, intubations, etc.
11. EMR: Medhost

Facility Information

Established in 1919, Woodland Heights Medical Center was Lufkin's first hospital. Now, a century later, Woodland Heights is recognized throughout Deep East Texas as the leading provider of high-quality, innovative health care services. Accommodating a wide range of clinical specialties, Woodland Heights has achieved excellence in key medical and surgical areas including cardiology, pulmonology, neurology, orthopedic surgery, physical medicine/rehabilitation, vascular surgery, and obstetrics and gynecology. The hospital offers outpatient diagnostic services such as advanced imaging, laboratory, outpatient surgery, and emergency services. Its Rehabilitation Center provides cardiac rehabilitation, stroke recovery, and physical, occupational, speech, and pelvic floor rehabilitation. The facility also houses the first Level 3 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit in deep East Texas. Combining modern facilities, leading technology, an exceptional staff, and a commitment to the community, Woodland Heights Medical Center remains at the forefront of quality health care in Deep East Texas.

Community Description

Lufkin, located in Texas Forest County, is centrally situated near Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and Waco. The community offers outdoor activities such as bass fishing, golf, museums, and fine dining. Lufkin has a cost of living below the national average, top-ranked public and private schools, and Angelina College for higher education.

We offer a competitive compensation package, leadership training and development, SCP University with over 200 hours of free CMEs, and more.